North Korean State Media Says Country Tested New Hypersonic Short-Range Ballistic Missile
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TL;DR
- North Korea claims successful test of a new hypersonic missile, the Hwasong-11E-1 SRBM.
- The missile reportedly traveled 1,500 km, reaching 12 times the speed of sound.
- Kim Jong Un stated the weapon's development will strengthen war readiness and trouble adversaries.
- Hypersonic missiles are difficult to track and intercept due to their speed and maneuverability.
- This test is part of a recent increase in North Korea's military displays and nuclear program.